Andrew Campbell's Open Water Adventures
Read the latest from American sailor and Olympian Andrew Campbell's blog.
50 Rules to Sail by in 2012 - Week 19 - Tune it up
Alright, let’s get on with Rule #19, better late than never. Rule 19 is simple, but following it will be the hard part: Make sure that your mast...
Sailing News on the Web
The latest news from the world of sailing.
The Brand is Zhik!
10 years ago, I first started seeing some sensationally cool sailing gear that was adorned with this fantastic Z.More
Response to US Sailing statement on inclusion of kiteboarding in 2016
It seems US Sailing didn't have all the information before casting three votes for kitesurf course racing at the expenseMore
Atlantic Cup adds experienced skippers to final leg
The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, the first carbon-neutral sailing event in the US, has announced additionMore
A Swiss challenge to the Little America's Cup in 2013
The group behind the Hydroptere.ch announced three new projects, one of them being a challenge to Little America's CupMore
Volvo Ocean Race: Leaders set to zigzag to Lisbon
Telefonica lost the lead to Ian Walker's Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing on Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean RaceMore
Eurosaf European Sailing Cup - New event for Olympic Classes
Eurosaf European Sailing Cup, a new event for Olympic Classes, is to commence in 2013.More
Atlantic Cup Presented by 11th Hour Racing adds experienced Crew Members
Premier sailing event featuring the largest Class 40 fleet ever to compete in the U.S. concludes with teams from GER, USA and FRA separated by only four points heading into the final leg of competitio... More
New EUROSAF European Sailing Cup for Olympic Classes, to commence in 2013
EUROSAF, in association with the organisers of Garda Olympic Week, Italy; Delta Lloyd Regatta, The Netherlands; Sail for Gold, United Kingdom; Kieler Woche, Germany and Semaine Olympique Française, Fr... More
Olympic sailor Nathalia Brugger Chistens the P28 Gonet & Cie foiler
Avant-garde in the design of its structural rig, combined with inverted π-shaped hydrofoils, “P28 Gonet & Cie” was christened by Nathalie Brugger on Wednesday 23 May. On the hard stan... More
Volvo Ocean Race : This is looking more and more like a true Atlantic crossing
Whatttaleg eh? Just when things look to be settled, just when places and positions look to be secured for a little while, you have a day like yesterday that turns everything on its head. Our morning s... More
Red Bull Storm Chase - Windsurfing's most challenging contest + Video
Red Bull Storm Chase - Ever dreamt of windsurfing in a contest side-by-side with the world's best windsurfers?More
Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro claws back
Volvo Ocean Race, Day 5 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore
Brightlingsea Craftinsure Merlin Open and Silver tiller event
Saturday 19th dawned bright and clear, the first sun for a few weeks! Sharing the weekend with Fireballs, GP14’s and Hornets the Merlin Rockets joined in the fantastic sight of 70 boats leaving ... More
NYYCs Week at Newport Presented by Rolex set to shine among Summer Sailing Events
The New York Yacht Club’s (NYYC) Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex has become a favorite regatta on Newport, R.I.’s busy summer racing schedule, due to its tough competition on Narra... More
Volvo Ocean Race : Abu Dhabi reaps rewards from northern wind hunt
In a reshuffle of the leaderboard overnight, Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) lost the lead to Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing on Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race. At 0100 GMT on Friday, Abu Dhab... More
New York Yacht Club Race Week preview
The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Race Week has become a favorite regatta on Newport, R.I.'s busy summer racing scheduleMore
Crewed Farallones preliminary findings released by US Sailing
A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has now released a set of preliminary findings and recommendations from theMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Unexpected twist for the fleet
In the Volvo Ocean Race, the quick Atlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, has taken an unexpected twist, as the coldMore
Finn World Masters - Pwlhelli action preview + Video
The Finn World Masters will get underway next week in Pwlhelli, Wales and not only will this be the first time the eventMore
Volvo Ocean Race : Too late for cold front as fleet heads towards Ice Gates
The quick Atlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, has taken an unexpected twist, as the cold front the fleet had been hoping to hook into for a fast ride fast across the North Atlantic was moving too q... More
Finn World Masters 2012 - Pwllheli preview
Next week in Pwlhelli, Wales, the busy May month of Finn sailing continues with the Finn World Masters. Not only will this be the first time the event has been sailed in UK waters for 12 years, but it... More
52 Super Series : Super starters Audi Azzurra Sailing Team lead the fleet
With two wins and a second from today’s three starts, sailing their freshly christened new boat, the Audi Azzurra Sailing Team, opened their 2012 campaign to win the new 52 Super Series on a nea... More
Volvo Ocean Race : Course change for Groupama 4
Ultimately the front rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas and his men have had a drastic change of heart and are now gunning hard northwards, in the wake of the Spanish leader... More
Match Race Germany : A Slow Day but YANMAR Racing are Fast Enough
The action came slowly and then in fits and starts as the promised breeze failed to deliver on day one of racing for Match Race Germany, the first event on the 2012 Alpari World Match Racing Tour. But... More
Alpari World Match Racing Tour :Robertson and Morvan seize control
Phil Robertson and new Tour Card Holder Pierre-Antoine Morvan made the most of a difficult first day’s racing at Match Race Germany in Langenargen, posting three wins from three. Morvan (FRA) ... More
Volvo Ocean Race: North or East? That is the Question.
Overall race leaders Team Telefonica extended their Leg 7 advantage to nine nautical miles on Thursday, as a pair of higMore
A marriage of history, heritage and on-water activity in the works
The Museum of Yachting and Sail Newport will join together to create a new type of public sailing facility in NewportMore
Global Ocean Race : Exiting the Gulf Stream into flatter water
After five days of racing from Charleston, the Global Ocean Race (GOR) Class40s are out of the Gulf Stream and heading deeper into the North Atlantic led by Conrad Colman and Scott Cavanough with Cess... More
Volvo Ocean Race : Telefonica takes the lead on route to Europe
"We've now all gybed north and I think that we're well-positioned. Let's see if we're lucky and are the first to catch the breeze and can push ahead”, said Olympic champion Xabi ... More
Volvo Ocean Race - Drastic change of heart for Groupama 4
In Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race, the front ultimately rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas andMore
Farr 40 East Coast Championship - Ramrod takes early lead
East Coast Championship - Local knowledge sprinkled with some world-class talent allowed Rod Jabin to take an early leadMore
WMRT Match Race Germany - Difficult first day
Match Race Germany - Phil Robertson and new Tour Card Holder Pierre-Antoine Morvan made the most of a difficult dayMore
Rolex Volcano Race : Final Chapter in the Bay of Naples
Last night, in the beautiful surrounding of the Marina Grande Capri, the first returning crew were full of jubilation as they returned from Leg Two of the Rolex Volcano Race, organised by the Internat... More
Rolex Volcano Race : Jethou overall winner
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-foot Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) is the overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race. Jethou was the third boat to finish the Leg Two of the offshore race which concluded yester... More
Volvo Ocean Race: Telefonica extends lead
Overall race leaders Team Telefónica extended their Leg 7 advantage to nine nautical miles on Thursday, as a pair of high pressure systems threatened to create a north-south split in the fleet. Howeve... More
Global Ocean Race Class40s head deep into North Atlantic
Global Ocean Race (GOR) Class40s are on the fifth day of racing from Charleston and are out of the Gulf StreamMore
Volvo Ocean Race : Course change for Groupama 4
Ultimately the front rolled through faster than Groupama 4. As such, Franck Cammas and his men have had a drastic change of heart and are now gunning hard northwards, in the wake of the Spanish leader... More
Clipper Round the World Race : Singapore wins Ocean Sprint point
The ten yachts taking part in this year’s Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race continue to focus their efforts on winning podium positions into New York. Singapore, which is currently in s... More
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Ocean Sprint point to Singapore
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet continue to focus their efforts on winning podium positions into New York.More
Iconic Tommy Bartlett Show celebrates 60 Years of high-energy Waterskiing in Wisconsin Dells
Celebrate 60 years of fast-paced water-ski action with the Tommy Bartlett Show this summer. Jumps and flips; barefooting, wakeboarding and daredevil thrill acts are all part of the family favorite sho... More
OnBoard kids get taste of Olympic spirit
Over 40 OnBoard sailors got a taste of the Olympic spirit on Tuesday (22 May) when they took to the water in Bristol Docks to play a special part in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The sailors en... More
Volvo Ocean Race : El Telefonica se pone al frente
Después de casi tres jornadas acercándose a Europa, la flota ha trasluchado y apunta esta mañana al nordeste, un rodeo necesario para negociar el sistema de altas presiones que se encuentra entre su p... More
Coutts Quarter Ton Cup 2012 Notice Of Race And Entry Form now online
The eighth edition of the Coutts Quarter Ton Cup revival regatta will be hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Cowes, from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 June 2012. The event will bring together Quar... More
Volvo Ocean Race :Think we have time for a few Dark n Stormys in Bermuda? Rome Kirby
To expand on yesterday’s horse race analogy, this part of the track was like turn 2 – the setup before the backstretch. Well, turn 2 was unkind and we got trampled. We were caught on the o... More
Volvo Oean Race: Telefonica takes top spot as fleet gybes north
Leg 7 had a new frontrunner early on Thursday in the form of overall race leaders Telefónica, who snatched the top spot from French rivals Groupama as the teams were forced to head north to dodge a hi... More
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta - Spectacular sailing in Porto Cervo
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2012 once again opens the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's superyacht racing seasonMore
Double Olympic medallist responds to US Sailing
A double Olympic windsurfing medalist responds to the US Sailing's reasoning for voting to drop the WindsurferMore
AYGP Skipper of the Year Award: All but in the bag for Neil Pryde and Hi Fi...
Although Neil Pryde and his custom Welbourn 52 Hi Fi have completed their six regatta quota some time ago, they have continued to build on their pointscore, albeit by small increments and deleting th... More
Global Ocean Race : Official Race Partnership agreed between shipping company MSC USA and the GOR
During the brief stopover in Charleston, South Carolina, before the final Leg 5 of the double-handed, Class40 Global Ocean Race (GOR), a partnership was formed between the Mediterranean Shipping Compa... More
New Zealand. 2012 Commodores conference concludes
Over 80 Yacht Clubs had their commodores attend the 2012 Commodores Conference in Auckland on May 19th. Each conference session was facilitated by Yachting New Zealand staff, but was guided for commod... More
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week : Kiwis line up their big guns for South Pacific Trophy defence
Having won the South Pacific Trophy team event in convincing fashion at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week two years ago, the New Zealanders are returning as defenders this year with all guns blazing. Fou... More
Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro trampled
Volvo Ocean Race, Day 4 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore
Couple More Places Available in National Youth Match Racing Event
There are still a couple more places available in the national youth match racing event called the Rose Cup, reports DavMore
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Fierce battle on day 2 + Video
Day two of the 2012 Delta Lloyd Regatta got underway with very little wind. As the day progressed, the wind wouldMore
IYRS students to showcase their talent at Launch Day
On Saturday, June 2 2012, students at IYRS will participate in the school's unique graduation ceremony. Instead ofMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Lesson learned for Puma skipper + Video
Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7, day three. Skipper Ken Read reports from on board Puma's Mar Mostro.More
International Laser Class Association elects new president
The International Laser Class Association is pleased to announce that Tracy Usher has been elected as the new ILCAMore
Rolex Volcano Race - Nilaya claims line honours
In the Rolex Volcano Race, Filip Balcaen's 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya (BEL) claimed line honours following an enthrallingMore
Volvo Ocean Race: Camper slides to the back of the fleet + Video
Camper lost precious miles on Wednesday evening, giving up their southerly positionMore
Global Ocean Race fleet handicapped by light airs
The four Global Ocean Race Class40s have encountered a gaping hole of light wind 260 miles off the coast of the USAMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Telefonica close in on Groupama 4
Whilst Volvo Ocean Race team Groupama 4 is still leading they are having to keep an eye on Telefonica, to leewardMore
WMRT Match Race Germany - Peter Gilmour renews old rivalry
WMRT Match Race Germany - Peter Gilmour used the day's practice session to renew an old rivalry with Karol Jablonski.More
ISAF Kiteboarding Format Trials - US Sailing Statement
ISAF Kiteboarding Format Trials - US Sailing has provided the following Statement on Kiteboarding vs. Windsurfing:More
WMRT Match Race Germany - Yanmar Racing braced for opening action
WMRT Match Race Germany - Yanmar Racing is braced and ready for the opening action on the 2012 Alpari's WMRT.More
Volvo Ocean Race - Balancing act onboard Puma's Mar Mostro
Volvo Ocean Race, Day 3 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore
Clipper Round the World Race - Battle to win Ocean Sprint point begins
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet continue to battle it out for podium positions.More
l'Hydroptere heads for US in quest for new offshore speed record marks
l'Hydroptere DCNS is ready to leave for Los Angeles where she will attempt her first offshore record.More
Chris-Craft - established in the 19th century - now in the 21st
A highly successful Miami International Boat Show (February) and a solid growth in sales, has Chris-Craft PresidentMore
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Van Schaardenburg dominates Laser class + Video
Dela Lloyd Regatta 2012 first day in Medemblik ended with Rutger van Schaardenburg dominating in the Laser class.More
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Israelis battle for Olympic ticket + Video
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Shahar Zubari and Nimrod Mashiah dominated in the RS:X Class on Tuesday in MedemblikMore
East Coast Championship Series announced
The Offshore Racing Rule Owners Association is proud to announce the inaugural season of the East Coast ChampionshipMore
World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Germany preview
The much anticipated Alpari World Match Racing Tour will get underway at Match Race Germany where all of the pre-seasonMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Fleet click off miles towards Lisbon + Video
In the Volvo Ocean Race, it's all gone a little bit quiet out on the Atlantic race track for the fleet after tropicalMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Winds ease as Groupama's lead narrows + Video
In the Volvo Ocean Race, a semblance of normality returned to the fleet on Tuesday after 24 hours of chaotic actionMore
Rolex Volcano Race - Fleet departs Capri's Marina Piccola
In the Rolex Volcano Race, Capri's Marina Piccola was the setting for the start of the final act which commenced todayMore
Global Ocean Race fleet fight against unreadable weather
The Global Ocean Race fleet are relying on experience, instinct, skill and an element of luck as they head north-eastMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Groupama avoid worst of tropical storm Alberto
Volvo Ocean Race team Groupama 4 is holding onto pole position thanks to an early gybe in the tropical storm AlbertoMore
Etchells Atlantic Championship Series Race 1 at Shelter Island YC
Etchells Atlantic Championship Series 2012 first event was graciously hosted by the Shelter Island Yacht ClubMore
Clipper Round the World Race fleet hampered by inconsistent winds
Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race - It has been an eventful 24 hours for the ten international teamsMore
Volvo Ocean Race; Two days into Leg 7 and race fleet cop a pasting
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet found themselves in survival mode battling their way out of the eye of a violent tropical stoMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Life is wet onboard Puma's Mar Mostro
Volvo Ocean Race, Day 2 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta covered by ESPN - Air dates announced
During the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta the ESPN crew came down again to cover this world class sailing event.More
Long Beach Race Week preview - Discount entry deadline 4th June
Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week, hosted and organized by the Alamitos Bay and Long Beach Yacht Club, is being held froMore
Search for Coaching Director at top NZ club
Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club is seeking a coaching director to take over training and recruitment programs.More
Volvo Ocean Race - Groupama gybes to perfection
In the Volvo Ocean Race, the North Atlantic is a playing field that Franck Cammas/FRA and Groupama sailing team knowMore
Global Ocean Race fleet report brutal conditions
The four Global Ocean Race Class40s are into the Gulf Stream, following a brutal first 48 hours at seaMore
Ida Lewis Distance Race welcomes back Youth Challenge
The Ida Lewis Distance Race 2012 will be swarming with fresh talent this year as it welcomes back the Youth ChallengeMore
Atlantic Cup Leg 2 - Thrilling finish for GryphonSolo2
Atlantic Cup 2012 - Joe Harris onboard GryphonSolo2 provides a progress update on leg two:More
The Atlantic Cup - Bodacious Dream captures second leg + Video
The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing second leg winner is Jamestown, R.I. Boat No. 118 Bodacious Dream.More
London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition - Final spots taken
London 2012 Olympics - Netherlands Antilles, Peru and South Africa take the number of nations qualified up to 57More
Rolex Volcano Race Leg 1 - Close run contest
Rolex Volcano Race - Marco Rodolfi's Swan 80 Berenice Bis has claimed leg one which ran some 100-nautical milesMore
Clipper Round the World Race fleet fight against light conditions
Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race - It has been another frustrating 24 hours for the ten international teamsMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Puma leave Miami on a high note + Video
Volvo Ocean Race, Day 1 of Leg 7. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progressMore
Volvo Ocean Race: Gulf Stream conveyor belt whisks fleet towards storm
After a light airs start to Leg 7 yesterday, Groupama sailing team have the lead todayMore
Chicago Match Race Center Spring Invitational - Intense final day
Chicago Match Race Center's Spring Invitational final day was an intense day of match racingMore
Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7 restart images by Leighton O'Conner
Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7 restart images by Leighton O'ConnerMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro leaves Miami for Leg 7 start
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 team Puma's Mar Mostro is off across the Atlantic Ocean with the start of Leg 7More
Global Ocean Race - Fleet endures tough reintroduction
The Global Ocean Race fleet's first night at sea was wet and lumpy - proving a tough reintroduction to offshore racingMore
Volvo Ocean Race - Leg 7 starts from Miami as tropical storm looms
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet headed out of Miami and directly towards a tropical storm on Sunday after making a slow startMore

